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Sam Italia Obituary

Italia, Sam V. age 90, of Skokie. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Italia (nee Horvath); loving father of John (Lila) Italia and Linda (Bruce) Kennedy; proud grandfather of Jaclyn, Christopher, Italia, Keith and Alexander Kennedy. Visitation Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, 10 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL, 60076 or Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD, 20814-3067. Funeral info., 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2005.

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Christopher Maager

December 22, 2005

Dear John,

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family for the loss of your father during the holiday season. May he rest in peace.

Jack Tyse

December 21, 2005

Dear John & Family:

I'm very sorry on your loss. May God give you and your family strenght and peace. As you should have comfort knowing that Sam is with God, family and friends.



God Bless

Jack Tyse

A co-worker of John's at DRL.

Walt & Chris Mueller

December 21, 2005

We have so many wonderful memories from childhood to present day of an incredible man that stood as an example of how to live a full life & how to treat people. Our uncle will be greatly missed & truly loved forever.



Walt & Chris Mueller

Marcy Rember-Massa

December 20, 2005

So sorry to hear about Sam. He and my husband (Karl Massa) worked together for years, plus being good friends. He will be missed. Marcy Massa.

Bob Mueller

December 20, 2005

My favorite Uncle Whom i dearly love will greatly be missed.



Love Bob

Bob Mueller

December 20, 2005

My favorite Uncle whom i dearly love will greatly be missed.



Love Bob

Bob Mueller

December 20, 2005

My favorite Uncle whom i dearly love will greatly be missed.



Love Bob

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